• Job Type: Support Staff - Union
• Bargaining Unit: SSA
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $54,462.05 - $54,462.05

Position Summary

The Department of Microbiology and Immunology is looking to hire a Technician B to work in the laboratory of Dr. Symington. The candidate will be technical support staff for the Principal Investigator and other lab investigators, as needed.

Responsibilities

• • Assist with general lab management tasks including keeping track of, organizing, and ordering supplies and organizing equipment maintenance, as needed.
  • Preparation of growth media and stock solutions for lab personnel.
  • Perform molecular genetic experiments, including genomic DNA isolation, yeast transformation, plasmid construction and PCR genotyping to assist members of the laboratory.
  • Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned/requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, physics, or related science or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

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